Prepare against Joao Simoes
CM · AGO · World #18,587 classical · FIDE ID 10100520
Our database contains 68 games by Joao Simoes, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joao Simoes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Simoes before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,070 | 2,275 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,204 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,217 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 32 | 16 | 20 | 47.1% |
| As White | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Simoes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Simoes's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 100.0% | 57.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Simoes usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Simoes usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Simoes usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 53.3% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Joao Simoes's chess games
All 68 games by Joao Simoes in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 32 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Samy Shoker | 2,512 | 10th African Games Open | A14 |
| Feb 2026 | David Silva | 2,334 | Torneio Sonangol 2026 | Open | E66 |
| Mar 2010 | Jose Cristovam S. Kubrusly | 2,235 | Rio de Janeiro CXG-ANG Match | A40 |
| Feb 2021 | Mohamed Abdalla Abdelazeez | 2,214 | African Online Open | D00 |
| Aug 2014 | Rurik Capella | 2,205 | Olympiad-41 | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,160 |
| Luanda Energias Cup | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,245 |
| African Online Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| 10th African Games Open | 2011 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,422 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,238 |
| Torneio Sonangol 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,067 |
| ch-Africa | 2014 | 5 | 4 | 2,340 |
| Zonal 4.5 | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Simoes's chess games?
68 games by Joao Simoes, from Sep 2009 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Joao Simoes has played.
What does Joao Simoes play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Joao Simoes opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Simoes answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Joao Simoes play as White?
As White, Joao Simoes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Simoes play as Black?
As Black, Joao Simoes most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Joao Simoes's FIDE rating?
Joao Simoes is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Joao Simoes played?
Our database contains 68 games by Joao Simoes, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Simoes?
68 games by Joao Simoes reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.